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BAGERHAT, April 14, 2026 (BSS) - Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1433, was celebrated in Bagerhat through a colourful 'Baishakhi Shobhajatra' and various cultural programmes.

With the theme "Harmony of the New Year, Revival of Democracy", the festival was jointly organised by the district administration and the District Shishu Academy.

The day began with a vibrant procession led by Deputy Commissioner Golam Md. Baten that started from Bagerhat Stadium at 8 am. 

The procession moved through Railway Road, Khanjahan Ali area and other major streets of the town before concluding at the Zilla Parishad auditorium premises.

Later, the opening ceremony of the Baishakhi fair was held, attended by Bagerhat-4 constituency MP Sheikh Manjurul Haque Rahad, Superintendent of Police Md. Hasan Chowdhury and other senior government officials.

A discussion meeting was also held at Bagerhat Shishu Academy with Officer of Shishu Academy Asaduzzaman in the chair. 

Deputy Commissioner Golam Md. Baten attended the programme and distributed prizes among winners of essay and painting competitions. A cultural programme was also arranged on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Bagerhat District BNP is set to bring out a separate rally in the afternoon from the Central Shaheed Minar to mark the celebrations. 

In addition, various tourist spots in the district, including Municipal Park, Sundarban Resort Center, Chandra Mahal and Bagerhat Shatgombuj Museum, will remain open to visitors free of charge from 10 am to 5 pm.